Bill Lakanen
Murdered

Case Description

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On October 31, 1945, Wyoming Game and Fish Department Agents Bill Lakanen and Don Simpson were investigating reports of illegal beaver hunting in the Sierra Madre mountain range near Rawlins, Wyoming. Their inquiry led them to the cabin of Johann Malten, a German immigrant previously arrested for illegal possession of beaver pelts. Malten harbored a vendetta against the wardens, having vowed to kill them if they returned to his property.

Upon arrival at Malten's cabin, the wardens were ...Read More

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Agent Bill Lakanen - Wyoming - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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Victim Details

name

Bill Lakanen

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Rawlings

state

Date of Death

1945-10-31

First Name

Bill

Last Name

Lakanen

Last Updated

11/26/2024

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Has this case gone cold? It seems like there hasn't been much progress or updates recently. Does any... ...Read More
03/07/2024

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